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Trump indictments: How to tell if they鈥檙e 鈥榩olitical鈥�Overdue accountability or politicized attacks? The Trump indictments divide the electorate, but some see ways to sift the difficult questions at play.
First LookPublic safety: SCOTUS upholds Biden regulation for 鈥榞host guns鈥�In a rare win for gun reform advocates, the Supreme Court reinstated a Biden administration rule to rein in the proliferation of firearms without serial numbers. The number of ghost guns reported at crime scenes has increased tenfold in five years.
First LookVoters reject effort to change Ohio constitution over abortionBy a substantial margin, Ohio voters rejected a Republican-backed measure that would have increased the threshold to change the state鈥檚 constitution. If the measure had passed, it would be聽harder to pass abortion-rights protections.聽
First LookOver 20,000 need shelter: Mass. gov seeks solutions to migrant crisisMassachusetts governor Maura Healey has declared a state of emergency due to a migrant surge and rising housing costs, with over 20,000 people in shelters 鈥� an 80% rise from last year. The state is seeking expedited work authorizations and housing aid.
First LookFrom expelled to reelected: Voters show support for 鈥楾ennessee Three鈥�Tennessee Reps. Justin Pearson and Justin Jones, two of the 鈥淭ennessee Three鈥澛爐hat were expelled for involvement in a gun control protest on the House floor, reclaimed their legislative seats on Aug. 3.聽The outcome may influence upcoming elections.聽
First LookBorder battle: Court backs Biden administration鈥檚 asylum limitThe U.S. 9th Circuit Court has temporarily upheld a rule restricting southern border asylum. Despite objections from migrant rights groups, the rule, aiming to control migration post-Title 42, remains in effect for now.
First LookDespite bipartisan push, Congress unable to pass train safety rulesSix months after a fiery train derailment in eastern Ohio, lawmakers are deadlocked on creating new safety measures. Hesitation comes from GOP leaders in Congress and the railroad industry.
At heart of Jan. 6 case: Trump鈥檚 state of mindIn the most serious聽indictment yet against former President Trump, jurors will have to decide whether he believed the election was stolen, or whether he intentionally lied about it.
Trump indictment over 2020 election puts US in uncharted terrainAt a time of intense polarization, many Democrats may view Donald Trump鈥檚 indictment as long overdue, while Republicans may see a 鈥渨eaponized鈥� legal system.
First LookFormer President Trump indicted on charges tied to 2020 electionA grand jury indictment focuses on alleged schemes by then-President Donald Trump and his allies to subvert the transfer of power after the 2020 election.聽
First LookWinner takes all? California Republicans modify electoral strategy.An overwhelming majority in California鈥檚 Republican Party voted in favor of a winner-takes-all electoral strategy for the 2024 election. The new rule is expected to help former President Trump and could disincentivize other GOP candidates from campaigning.聽
Washington rushing to put guardrails on AI 鈥� fast enough?With artificial intelligence advancing at lightning speed, many experts, and increasingly policymakers, say that Washington needs to move faster than usual on regulation and oversight.
Hunter Biden courtroom drama raises stakes for his fatherA plea deal on tax and gun charges against Hunter Biden fell apart Wednesday, heightening the political risk for President Biden and his reelection.
First LookWhat does US know about UFOs? Former military testify before Congress.Ex-Air Force officer Maj. David Grusch told Congress the U.S. has a secret UFO study and reverse-engineering program for unidentified aerial phenomena. The Pentagon has denied his claims.
In Ohio, abortion battle triggers fight over direct democracyWith abortion policy now up to states, activists are looking to state constitutions as a way to guarantee or deny rights. And that鈥檚 leading to battles over how easily constitutions can be amended.
First LookRazor wire and buoys: Texas escalates tactics along US-Mexico borderTexas Gov. Greg Abbott has added heightened barriers 鈥� such as buoys and razor wire 鈥� along the U.S.-Mexico border, using disaster declarations as his legal bedrock. But now the tactics are prompting criticism, even within Texas.
First LookIn protested House appearance, RFK Jr. denies antisemitism and racismRepublicans called Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to testify at a House hearing on government censorship. The longshot presidential candidate worked to defend himself from allegations of racism and antisemitism in the wake of a controversial leaked clip.
First LookFresh allegations: GOP moves in Hunter Biden investigationSen. Chuck Grassley released a document detailing unverified claims about Hunter Biden鈥檚 dealings with Ukrainian firm Burisma.聽The move escalates the probe into President Biden and his son, despite these unverified allegations being previously discredited.
Monitor BreakfastRussian exiled leader: Post-Putin era may be 鈥榤onths鈥� awayAt a Monitor coffee, Ilya Ponomarev expressed gratitude for U.S. weapons and aid to Ukraine 鈥� but said 鈥渞egime change鈥� is a cause for Russians alone.
Trouble for US support of Israel? Democratic criticism grows.Growing criticism of Israel on the left is raising concerns about the Democratic Party鈥檚 future support for the Jewish state.聽
